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HomeMy WebLinkAbout120920-5.2 ATTACHMENT ACreating Community through People, Arts, Parks & Programs THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REFLECT THE MISSION OF PARKS AND RECREATION: • Strengthen Community Image and Sense of Place • Strengthen Safety and Security • Facilitate Community Problem Solving • Protect Environmental Resources • Provide Recreational Experiences • Support Economic Development • Promote Health and Wellness • Increase Cultural Unity • Foster Human Development STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY IMAGE AND SENSE OF PLACE Planting projects have been completed along several roadside locations, including Crow Canyon Road between Center Way and Tassajara Ranch Drive where grass was removed and replaced with ve trees and 347 shrubs in eorts to conserve water and improve the look of the area. Additionally, plant materi - al was added on Camino Tassajara and “Old” Camino Tassajara roadsides to beautify these areas. Lastly, 56 new shrubs where installed around the Sycamore Valley Park entrance sign and the area was re-mulched. Weekly cleaning, adjusting nets and blowing o the tennis courts at Osage Station Park and Diablo Vista Park continues. Dog park maintenance continues every Tuesday morning, conducting irrigation checks and repairs, cleaning and adjusting fountains and drains, pot holing turf areas being dug out by the dogs and repairing back fencing at the large dog park at Hap Magee Ranch Park. Monthly cleaning and grooming of synthetic turf elds was performed at Sycamore Valley Park and Diablo Vista Park. STRENGTHEN SAFETY & SECURITY In anticipation of storm weather and high winds, three large tree limbs were removed at Osage Station Park and we have scheduled pruning of the 25 silver maple trees along the pathway near the playground and picnic area to occur after the Thanksgiving Holiday. Bi-weekly playground and hardscape inspec- tions and repairs continue in all parks, with minor repairs being performed on site. Tennis court wind screening was re-secured to the fencing at Osage Station Park and Monte Vista High School due to the high winds. These items may also reect how Parks Make Life Better! Parks and Recreation make lives and communities better now and in the future by providing access to nature, outdoor space to play and exercise, free-time fun in positive spaces, and socializing and learning in a gathering place. FACILITATE COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING On November 12, the Danville Police Department partnered with the Danville Senior Center to provide a free virtual buzz session called “Let’s Talk About Senior Scams.” 25 seniors pre-registered and were able to get updates on current scam tactics, share stories of their own experiences and get their scam questions answered! PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES The Town Meeting Hall roof was cleaned in preparation for the winter rains and the electrical contactor for the holiday tree lights was replaced to ensure the electrical works properly. Aeration and fertilizing of all non-sports turf areas, along with monthly weed spraying and rodent control was completed by the Town’s landscape maintenance contractor. Maintenance pruning was completed on a total of 18 trees at Oak Hill Park, John Baldwin Elementary and Greenbrook Elementary. Irrigation has been reduced or turned o at this time due to rain and cooler weather. Sta completed 24 irrigation repairs and two main - line repairs in the park and roadside areas. PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES The Danville Youth Council is zooming across generations with seniors this Fall. The DYC has had the chance to interview some inspiring seniors via Zoom on Thursday afternoons. This engaging with aging program began November 5 and will go until December 17. Seniors explain how their careers evolved, their current hobbies and even give great advice to our captivated middle and high school- ers. Videos can be found on the Town of Danville YouTube page. On November 24, Danville won second place in the Bay Area Explorer Campaign from Agents of Discov- ery. The multi-month campaign allowed for federal, state and local agencies to collaborate in providing engaging and enriching content to young explorers. Danville had 500 total users and an average of 98 monthly participants. The last session of Movin’ after Zoomin’ for the year is underway. Fourteen participants have enjoyed crafts, outside play and dance-os all in the name of afterschool fun. While we will miss seeing all the happy faces we cannot wait to return in the new year with move Movin’ after Zoomin’. The program will start up again come the spring season. PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS With the pandemic still going on, Skyhawks After School Camp as well as the Tennis Camp has been extremely popular in our community. This gets the participants up and moving after being on Zoom all day for school. These two programs have been extremely popular and ll up quickly. NOV. ACTIVITIES • DEC. MEETING 1 OF 3 ATTACHMENT A On November 20, Carol Jeha from Compassion- ate Cravings taught a delicious Adult Mac and Cheese dish that was perfect for any chilly night. Carol Jeha specializes in recreating dishes with vegan and vegetarian options, but each meal can have any subsitution for its meat. INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY Ellis Toal, 6th grader at St. Isidore’s, decorated Thanksgiving placemats to distribute to seniors at the frozen meal curbside program, so they would have a festive way to enjoy their meals during the week of Thanksgiving. Giblet the Grateful Turkey made his appearance at the Danville Senior Center as a way to remind us of all the things we have to be grateful for this season. Community members could email in their gratitudes to be posted on a feather on Giblet’s back. FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT The Art Gallery was able to hang its juried show, California Dreaming, which features the artwork of more than 40 artists from all around the Bay Area. The artwork is all inspired by the great state of California. Unfortunately, the gallery was only able to be open a short period of time before closing again due to the shift back to the Purple Tier. The Village Theatre nished its rst online acting class on November 20. The class focused on audition prep for actors. Willem Long, a veteran actor in the bay area, taught students of all ages important tools and tricks he uses to succeed at auditions to get more work. Partici- pants, worked on some character analysis, how to nd auditions, audition etiquette, and build - ing and updating your resume. PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER On November 13 and 23, Danville hosted anoth- er round of mobile recreation. Town sta assembled a “Disc Dots” course to encourage kids to get out and play. Every station had a tee and a net to aim for. Each family had to think of a strategy and practice their Disc throwing skills. The Hap Magee Ranch Park course was composed of a putter in the cottage, a driving range across the eld, a hazard in the labyrinth and a challenge throw into the gazebo. Syca- more Valley Park had 4 separate nets; two of which were thrown outward from the water feature and two were on the trail from the park- ing lot to the playground. FACILITATE COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING On November 12, the Danville Police Department partnered with the Danville Senior Center to provide a free virtual buzz session called “Let’s Talk About Senior Scams.” 25 seniors pre-registered and were able to get updates on current scam tactics, share stories of their own experiences and get their scam questions answered! PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES The Town Meeting Hall roof was cleaned in preparation for the winter rains and the electrical contactor for the holiday tree lights was replaced to ensure the electrical works properly. Aeration and fertilizing of all non-sports turf areas, along with monthly weed spraying and rodent control was completed by the Town’s landscape maintenance contractor. Maintenance pruning was completed on a total of 18 trees at Oak Hill Park, John Baldwin Elementary and Greenbrook Elementary. Irrigation has been reduced or turned o at this time due to rain and cooler weather. Sta completed 24 irrigation repairs and two main - line repairs in the park and roadside areas. PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES The Danville Youth Council is zooming across generations with seniors this Fall. The DYC has had the chance to interview some inspiring seniors via Zoom on Thursday afternoons. This engaging with aging program began November 5 and will go until December 17. Seniors explain how their careers evolved, their current hobbies and even give great advice to our captivated middle and high school- ers. Videos can be found on the Town of Danville YouTube page. On November 24, Danville won second place in the Bay Area Explorer Campaign from Agents of Discov- ery. The multi-month campaign allowed for federal, state and local agencies to collaborate in providing engaging and enriching content to young explorers. Danville had 500 total users and an average of 98 monthly participants. The last session of Movin’ after Zoomin’ for the year is underway. Fourteen participants have enjoyed crafts, outside play and dance-os all in the name of afterschool fun. While we will miss seeing all the happy faces we cannot wait to return in the new year with move Movin’ after Zoomin’. The program will start up again come the spring season. PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS With the pandemic still going on, Skyhawks After School Camp as well as the Tennis Camp has been extremely popular in our community. This gets the participants up and moving after being on Zoom all day for school. These two programs have been extremely popular and ll up quickly. 2 OF 3 On November 20, Carol Jeha from Compassion- ate Cravings taught a delicious Adult Mac and Cheese dish that was perfect for any chilly night. Carol Jeha specializes in recreating dishes with vegan and vegetarian options, but each meal can have any subsitution for its meat. INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY Ellis Toal, 6th grader at St. Isidore’s, decorated Thanksgiving placemats to distribute to seniors at the frozen meal curbside program, so they would have a festive way to enjoy their meals during the week of Thanksgiving. Giblet the Grateful Turkey made his appearance at the Danville Senior Center as a way to remind us of all the things we have to be grateful for this season. Community members could email in their gratitudes to be posted on a feather on Giblet’s back. FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT The Art Gallery was able to hang its juried show, California Dreaming, which features the artwork of more than 40 artists from all around the Bay Area. The artwork is all inspired by the great state of California. Unfortunately, the gallery was only able to be open a short period of time before closing again due to the shift back to the Purple Tier. The Village Theatre nished its rst online acting class on November 20. The class focused on audition prep for actors. Willem Long, a veteran actor in the bay area, taught students of all ages important tools and tricks he uses to succeed at auditions to get more work. Partici- pants, worked on some character analysis, how to nd auditions, audition etiquette, and build - ing and updating your resume. PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER On November 13 and 23, Danville hosted anoth- er round of mobile recreation. Town sta assembled a “Disc Dots” course to encourage kids to get out and play. Every station had a tee and a net to aim for. Each family had to think of a strategy and practice their Disc throwing skills. The Hap Magee Ranch Park course was composed of a putter in the cottage, a driving range across the eld, a hazard in the labyrinth and a challenge throw into the gazebo. Syca- more Valley Park had 4 separate nets; two of which were thrown outward from the water feature and two were on the trail from the park- ing lot to the playground. FACILITATE COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING On November 12, the Danville Police Department partnered with the Danville Senior Center to provide a free virtual buzz session called “Let’s Talk About Senior Scams.” 25 seniors pre-registered and were able to get updates on current scam tactics, share stories of their own experiences and get their scam questions answered! PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES The Town Meeting Hall roof was cleaned in preparation for the winter rains and the electrical contactor for the holiday tree lights was replaced to ensure the electrical works properly. Aeration and fertilizing of all non-sports turf areas, along with monthly weed spraying and rodent control was completed by the Town’s landscape maintenance contractor. Maintenance pruning was completed on a total of 18 trees at Oak Hill Park, John Baldwin Elementary and Greenbrook Elementary. Irrigation has been reduced or turned o at this time due to rain and cooler weather. Sta completed 24 irrigation repairs and two main- line repairs in the park and roadside areas. PROVIDE RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES The Danville Youth Council is zooming across generations with seniors this Fall. The DYC has had the chance to interview some inspiring seniors via Zoom on Thursday afternoons. This engaging with aging program began November 5 and will go until December 17. Seniors explain how their careers evolved, their current hobbies and even give great advice to our captivated middle and high school- ers. Videos can be found on the Town of Danville YouTube page. On November 24, Danville won second place in the Bay Area Explorer Campaign from Agents of Discov- ery. The multi-month campaign allowed for federal, state and local agencies to collaborate in providing engaging and enriching content to young explorers. Danville had 500 total users and an average of 98 monthly participants. The last session of Movin’ after Zoomin’ for the year is underway. Fourteen participants have enjoyed crafts, outside play and dance-os all in the name of afterschool fun. While we will miss seeing all the happy faces we cannot wait to return in the new year with move Movin’ after Zoomin’. The program will start up again come the spring season. PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS With the pandemic still going on, Skyhawks After School Camp as well as the Tennis Camp has been extremely popular in our community. This gets the participants up and moving after being on Zoom all day for school. These two programs have been extremely popular and ll up quickly. On November 20, Carol Jeha from Compassion- ate Cravings taught a delicious Adult Mac and Cheese dish that was perfect for any chilly night. Carol Jeha specializes in recreating dishes with vegan and vegetarian options, but each meal can have any subsitution for its meat. INCREASE CULTURAL UNITY Ellis Toal, 6th grader at St. Isidore’s, decorated Thanksgiving placemats to distribute to seniors at the frozen meal curbside program, so they would have a festive way to enjoy their meals during the week of Thanksgiving. Giblet the Grateful Turkey made his appearance at the Danville Senior Center as a way to remind us of all the things we have to be grateful for this season. Community members could email in their gratitudes to be posted on a feather on Giblet’s back. FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT The Art Gallery was able to hang its juried show, California Dreaming, which features the artwork of more than 40 artists from all around the Bay Area. The artwork is all inspired by the great state of California. Unfortunately, the gallery was only able to be open a short period of time before closing again due to the shift back to the Purple Tier. The Village Theatre nished its rst online acting class on November 20. The class focused on audition prep for actors. Willem Long, a veteran actor in the bay area, taught students of all ages important tools and tricks he uses to succeed at auditions to get more work. Partici- 3 OF 3 pants, worked on some character analysis, how to nd auditions, audition etiquette, and build - ing and updating your resume. PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER On November 13 and 23, Danville hosted anoth- er round of mobile recreation. Town sta assembled a “Disc Dots” course to encourage kids to get out and play. Every station had a tee and a net to aim for. Each family had to think of a strategy and practice their Disc throwing skills. The Hap Magee Ranch Park course was composed of a putter in the cottage, a driving range across the eld, a hazard in the labyrinth and a challenge throw into the gazebo. Syca- more Valley Park had 4 separate nets; two of which were thrown outward from the water feature and two were on the trail from the park- ing lot to the playground. UPCOMING EVENTS November 30-December 10: Santa's Mailbox December 4: Preschool Performance with Brian Scott December 5: Comedy with Liz Grant & Friends December 12: Drive-In Movie-Elf December 12: Elf Workshop Take-home Toolbox December 19: Compassionate Cravings Date Night